Fall Safety NSG200

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Last updated 9:21 PM on 11/14/22
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What is a patient fall defined as?
An unplanned descent to the floor with or without injury to the patient.
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How can you assess fall risk?
Use the Morse risk assessment chart
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What are some interventions for falls?
Armband/socks/gown to let others know this person is a fall risk, hourly rounding, proper use of a gait belt, etc
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What means the patient is safer? a higher or lower number on the Morse scale?
A lower number means the patient is safer and more independent